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A Workforce Dedicated to Keeping Your Business Goals Within Reach

As the population of Dawson County continues to grow, businesses have an opportunity to relocate or expand their product or service offerings. Our skilled workforce is committed to doing what it takes to take care of business in Dawson County. Get familiar with the local economy and current job opportunities.

2014 Workforce Snapshot

2014 Snapshot

Dawson County

30 miles

50 miles

Population

24,713

44,637

112,648

Households

9,112

17,255

45,256

Families

6,437

12,120

29,725

Average Household Size

2.7

2.5

2.4

Average Family Size

3.1

2.9

2.9

Per Capita Income

$21,760

$25,137

$25,316

2014 Labor Force

2014 Labor Force (age 16+)

Dawson County

30 miles

50 miles

Labor Force

12,856

23,425

59,231

Unemployed

578

810

2,024

In Armed Forces

0

4

19

Not In Labor Force

5,378

10,191

25,845

2019 Projected Labor Force Status

2019 Projected Labor Force Status (age 16+)

Dawson County

30 miles

50 miles

Labor Force

13,306

24,367

61,070

Unemployed

599

840

2,088

In Armed Forces

0

5

20

Not In Labor Force

5,577

10,599

26,652

Source: Data provided by Spatial Insights, U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, County Population Estimates by Selected Age and Gender.State Data. U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey

Labor Profile

Our labor force within a 50-mile radius currently totals more than 59,000, Our expanding industry, specifically in health care, manufacturing and agriculture, is expected to grow throughout the next several years.

Potential Candidates

We’re always looking to add to our growing workforce. In fact, the number of potential candidates in the workforce system actively looking for work in the Dawson County area in January of 2015 was 15,689. Come grow your business in Dawson County.

The table demonstrates the occupations with the highest ratio of potential candidates in the workforce system who were looking for work compared to the job openings advertised online in Lexington in November 2014.

Candidate Source: Individuals with active resumes in the workforce system

The table below shows the distribution of potential candidates in the workforce system who were looking for work in Lexington, Neb., Micropolitan Statistical Area, Nebraska, in 2014, by occupation group.

ABLE Program

The Advocating Business Labor and Education (ABLE) program is a collaborative effort between Dawson County area businesses and school districts to minimize the number of young people who choose to leave the county following high school. The program exposes young people to area businesses and quality of life so that they have a better understanding of the career and lifestyle opportunities that exist in and around their hometown.

Four school districts are involved in the ABLE program and support the hands-on student experiences and apprenticeships that the program provides. Activities include the student-business and industry tours, Dawson County Career Fair, in-school speakers, job shadows, job assistance and more.